Kirstie: About Kirstie Allsopp

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Kirstie: About Kirstie Allsopp

Kirstie Allsopp's rich background includes a period spent in India teaching English. Upon returning to the UK she worked for Country Living and Food & Homes Magazines, gained a wealth of experience within the interior design field at Hindlip & Prentice Interiors and studied the History of Art at Christie's - all of which have helped give Kirstie an eye for detail when viewing properties.

Kirstie founded Kirmir Property Search, striving to find the perfect property for every client and making it as painless a process as possible. However, once her television career took off she left the company to write books, contribute to countless charities and to become a mum.

Kirstie presents Kirstie's Homemade Home, and also co-presents Location, Location, Location and Relocation, Relocation for Channel 4. She is also a regular contributor to magazines, television programmes and she continues to make her views on UK housing policy very, very clear!

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  1. Hi Kirstie, I am just about to sign a contract on an old timber framed house in Essex with sticky backed plastic plastered over all the beams and doors. Obviously I want to keep it... and the 60's fireplaces!! ...NOT!! It would be a fantastic project for TV. What do you think? Christine
    Posted by Christine Martin on 16/11/2009 17:53:29
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  2. Kirsty wears a fab neck piece it is black beads with what looks like a japanese tsuba hanging from it could you please tel me where I can get one its driving me mad ive looked all over.
    Posted by Janette on 09/11/2009 06:17:47
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  3. Did Kirstie have her baby? What gender was it? Is the show filming new shows for the 2009/2010 season of television? Thank you
    Posted by Micheline on 07/11/2009 03:11:42
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  4. I too love Kirsty's show and her black and white dress coats with petticoat. I am working on my house to look like Meadow gate. and I would love to wear a Kirsty dress to my son's wedding in March 2010. where can I purchase 1. Don't ever stop making your shows.
    Posted by Alison on 31/10/2009 02:06:53
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  5. Great programme, I love it and can't wait for it to start, thank you. My semi detached, two bed house has been on the market now since April 2009. With the first agent I had no viewing, so I changed Agents, with the second agent I have had about 6 viewings and feedback was they all loved it but it wasnt big enough. I then reduced the price to the price that the second agent said he could get, since then I have had no viewings and no interest and that was 6 weeks ago. Please can you give me your most valuable expert advice, should I change agents again? Should I reduce, although this will mean I will have to take out a loan to get the bungalow I would like. I really dont know what to do. I live in SY11 3QQ (near Oswestry, Shropshire) my property was for sale at ?122,000, then reduced to ?119,950 then to ?118.500. Since the reduction to ?118,500 no interest, I had more interest at ?119,950. It is a two bed semi, with large rear garden and driveway etc. Please can you help, should I reduce it more, change agents, chase up my agent, which I must admit I rarely do, or what should I do so I can move. This is a genuine request as I feel you are the only ones who can give me an honest opinion and help me. Thank you, Jue150 PS I did have one silly offer at ?99,000 which I turned down as I cannot afford to take that much of a drop and going on the current market and houses for sale around this area I feel I am asking a good price now, but I will take your valuable advice if you think otherwise. Thank you, Julie
    Posted by Jue150 on 24/10/2009 12:10:32
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  6. Hi Kirstie, Just a quick note to say how disappointed I was watching Location, Location last night. In the episode 20.10.09 you actively encouraged a potential buyer to bid on two houses simultaneously. If their first bid was accepted, then in the event that their sealed bid (to be submitted a week later) was accepted, they would then withdraw their interest from the first property. You rightly pointed out that this action was not illegal and that whilst the vendors might have a bad week, you had to think of yourselves. You didn't mention that the vendors may lose a property that they were buying and any other knock on effects in the chain. The biggest problem with buying and selling property in this country is the lack of a legally binding commitment on acceptance of an offer. This is probably the single most stressful element in the process and the uncertainty causes a great deal of stress for purchasers, vendors and agents! I have always considered yourself and Phil to give sound and sensible advice and you to often champion concerns and issues in the property market but in this instance to encourage this behavior on national television I thought was inappropriate. Yours sincerely, Richard Beville Estate Agent
    Posted by Richard Beville on 21/10/2009 09:41:53
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  7. Hi I have a parcel of land in Kentisbeare devon which is surrounded by pleasant residential properties. Through a quirk of fate the PP I have is for B1 Industrial. At present there is over 400,000 sq ft of industrial space available in Mid Devon. The site is brownfield and although not needed for industrial use and seems to fall within Government Policy for residential re development it appears, from my Planning Expert, that because it is not in the envelope of the village it cannot be residentially developed. I believe that this shows severe weaknesses in Government Policy and is defeating the suggestion made by Government that Brownfield sites should be used. I believe that with its important implications that Government and the District Local Authority have questions to answer. I believe that this could make an interesting programme showing how there is a lack of relationship between what the Government directs and what is actually happening on the ground. I am prepared to make a planning application and go to appeal and believe that there would be much interes in the situation. If you would like to discuss matters please let me know. Best wishes Roger Richards
    Posted by Roger Richards on 17/10/2009 19:34:56
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  8. Hi Kirstie, This is a big thank you for your programme promoting crafts. A year ago we set up a garden workshop in order to teach pottery and make our own range of porcelain domestic ware. After a modest beginning we suddenly started receiving lots of enquiries on our website. So many people have always wanted to learn to make a pot on the wheel and you have given them the idea and the confidence to go for it. We were really worried about starting a business as within a couple of months the credit crunch kicked in. However we now have full classes and a waiting list. You have really helped the cause of craftspeople. Thank you very much.
    Posted by Mary on 02/10/2009 20:06:23
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  9. Kirsty,Phil, l we would like to sell our 5 bedroom dorma bungalow to a property developer, can you recommend one to us that we can contact please, we dont know to any. thanks julie
    Posted by julie on 26/09/2009 18:43:54
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  10. I watched Kirstie's Homemade Home and loved it. Her passion for old fabrics stood out for me as I have a very old embroidered peice. My mother passed it to me and it is a very large table cloth or a dressing for a single bed. It is very fine white cottcharfon embroidered with pale blue dragons(?). Neither of my children would appreciate it and it is just sitting in a plastic bag. I was wondering if Kirstie may like it, no charge, just want it to be loved!
    Posted by Catherine, Wilts on 25/08/2009 14:23:00
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  11. Hi Kirsty, We have 25.000 euro available, and would like to buy a house, to rent out, in Italy. Is it possible, and how do we go about it?
    Posted by Paula on 21/08/2009 08:31:30
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  12. Hi Kirsty My wife realy liked your coat in the LLL episode last week. It was grey with blue colar and cuffs and some blue edging. Would love to get it for her birthday coming up in September. Where did you get it? Many Thanks.
    Posted by Marcus on 19/08/2009 20:05:05
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  13. Help. You help people find a property, can you help to Sell a Property. We have a lovely homewith bags of space and liverable but oh you could do so much with it, why dont people have the imagination that youve got. Can you help.
    Posted by Jan Goodsell on 14/08/2009 09:37:57
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  14. Really enjoying homemade home, favourite part so far is the stained glass window making. Like many others also dying to know where the lace tights with heel detail came from in the opening credits, please tell!!
    Posted by tory on 10/08/2009 14:14:29
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  15. Dear Kirstie/Channel 4. Like some of the people who have already asked this...please, please, please could you tell me where Kirstie got her lovely shirt dresses from that she was wearing in Kirstie's Homemade Home (and also lovely tights in opening credits)? I've been searching on websites ever since the programmes came out and have tried asking Kirstie on twitter but not had any luck. Really loved Homemade Home done stained glass and got whole school to do art project about it and am planning to print my own wall paper too:) Looking forward to new series of LLL. Thanks.
    Posted by Flick on 02/08/2009 23:46:52
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  16. I know that Kirstie and Phil are partners in business but are they also married to each other,
    Posted by Judyt on 26/07/2009 23:38:04
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  17. Hi Kirsty. I am just about to complete a purchase of a former Victorian Gentlemans Residence. It has very large rooms and most of the original features. Can you tell me, when it comes to decorate a living room of which is 19ft x 16ft with all the usual skirtings, picture and dado rails and frieze is there a uniformed way of doing this? I intend to use a Victorian Green as the major colour, due to the fact the room has 3 very large sash windows that lets plenty of light in.
    Posted by John Greenwood on 28/06/2009 22:47:21
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  18. hello there, today's show with Rikita and Dony Patel was soooo difficult to watch, but i kept watching and my huge respect to you both, how do you cope with these cases? you do great job !!! all the best ;)
    Posted by Dany on 19/06/2009 19:13:23
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  19. please tell me where kirstie gets her batik printed dresses from, they are amazing!
    Posted by rychel on 31/05/2009 07:08:56
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  20. please tell me where kirstie gets her batik printed dresses from, they are amazing!
    Posted by rychel on 31/05/2009 07:07:19
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  21. please tell me where kirstie gets her batik printed dresses from, they are amazing!
    Posted by rychel on 31/05/2009 07:07:18
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  22. Oh Kirstie you are pin up! I adore you! I love watching all your programmes..thinking about we could make the house our own haha Regardless of the fact you are beautfiul I do actually love your programmes! And especially the fact you're always on about knocking down walls! :P
    Posted by P0tten on 30/05/2009 19:59:10
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  23. Kirstie has a damn fine collect of coats.
    Posted by yamashita on 23/05/2009 01:42:18
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  24. Kirstie's Homemade Home. I have searched the site to find out who the friend of yours is, who must have a retail shop, where you made cushions for Meadow Gate. I really like the fabric she has hanging in her work room as curtains and would like to know the name of this fabric. Could someone give me a contact number for her or her shop. Many thanks. Love this programme, really interesting.
    Posted by susan on 21/05/2009 17:30:23
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  25. Hi Kirstie,I love your shows very much & also your sense of humour,i live in a town called Yarloop in Western Australia best wishes from down under Jan
    Posted by Janice Muxlow on 20/05/2009 12:26:26
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  26. Hi Kirstie - love your dress style, and have loved the programme - great ideas and an inspiration. On a frivolous note - really want to know where the fishnets with the fancy heel came from. Mu husband loves your dress style too. Thanks Linda
    Posted by Linda on 19/05/2009 21:46:05
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  27. I am a big fan of Kirsty, her homemade house is an inspiration. I am also a big fan of Kirsty's style, can I ask where she gets her beautiful dresses?
    Posted by Cary on 19/05/2009 08:47:16
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  28. Dear Kirstie, I love the new show, it's the hilight of my week. I long to be an interior designer and am in the process of searching for a distance study course (as i have a little girl at home.) Love your taste and I completely 'got' the feeling you described whilst looking through the linen section in the antique shop, i've kept my husband waiting around many a time while i get my 'fix'. I, along with some other viewers posting comments would love to know where you got the delicate, pintucked pink blouse....sorry if that's a bit presumptious! Many thanks for a great programme.x
    Posted by Alison on 17/05/2009 22:20:18
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  29. Here's a suggestion for anyone wanting to get plants for nothing. I don't know if it's the same all over the country, but my local council don't leave bulbs in from one year to the next. The same with perennials such as pelargoniums and primroses. They're dug up and composted. If you ask the gardeners while they're digging them up, they're happy to give them away. I got two sack fulls of tulips for free. The same goes if they're digging up shrubs. You've got nothing to loose by asking.
    Posted by Ali on 16/05/2009 18:02:04
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  30. hi kirstie , i have done my home beautifully just like you but ive done it with the help of car boot sales ,and its surprising how many have said how lovely my home is when you have a tight budget it helps
    Posted by suzanne on 16/05/2009 17:17:59
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  31. Kirsty, please can you tell me where you got those amazing tights from, fish nets with lace up the heel you wore in homemade home, i have been searching for simply ages. many thanks sall xx
    Posted by sally on 15/05/2009 19:10:46
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  32. Hello Kirsty, I have been watching your programme each week and never realised how beautiful you can make your home without spending a fortune. Unfortunately I do not have much time to take up any hobbies and make anything myself but you have certainly inspired me with so many wonderful and beautiful ideas. Wonderful programme, thank you. Kim
    Posted by Kim Sargeson on 15/05/2009 16:48:15
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  33. Loving this series; very inspritational... More of this sort of thing, please Ch4. In response to D Harris's query about Kirstie's sumptuous oyster/peach blouse, it's Chanel, I'm afraid... Hope you've got deep pockets ;o)
    Posted by RaphaeliteGirl on 14/05/2009 21:39:04
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  34. i am a 23 year old nurse looking for my first home and you have inspired me kirsty for making my first home mine not making it something to sell !!! thank you, amazingly wise lady
    Posted by dani on 14/05/2009 21:38:34
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  35. Kirstie, seeing as how you, in the last episode of 'Homemade Homes' stated that you have a certain penchant for material and other home accessories, I suggest the next time you travel to North Devon you detour via Wiveliscombe just south of Taunton, and visit 'The Courthouse' in the square, they do have a website http://www.courthouseinteriors.com/ I think you might be pleasantly surprised. Regards Ted Beard
    Posted by Teddie on 13/05/2009 14:44:19
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  36. Like many others I run a home on a tight budget,I like being creative and lukily can sew and knit. But until your programme Kirstie I had put my skills to use mainly for others but not anymore so thankyou for invigorating me to do things for myself. I've always been a secondhand shopaholic and was thinking?to save you going to the secondhand shop with any and I mean any of your FAB coats you could just send them to me where they will be looked after incredibly well,what do you think? Yours hopefully paula x
    Posted by paula iluvboots on 09/05/2009 19:36:41
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  37. Dear Kirsty, I love the series! I brought up three boys on a tight budget and I am a great fan of things found in skips and charity shops. It's good to see crochet blankets, patchwork and mis matched furniture on prime time T.V.! Your holiday home looks amazing!
    Posted by Lucy on 08/05/2009 09:16:05
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  38. I had to laugh at Kirstie's description of her own sheep - they are Manx LOAGHTAN sheep, not Longhorn as she said in last night's programme. Loaghtan is the Manx word for 'soft brown' which accurately describes the colour of these marvellous animals: they are sheep for the connoisseur, wonderful to eat, great to wear - you can even make crooks out of their horns. Come on Kirstie, do them justice - they're worth it!
    Posted by jackie moffat on 08/05/2009 08:18:05
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  39. Dear Kirstie Love the series. Lots of fun and look forward to it every week. On a frivolous note - I too would love to know where that lovely oyster chiffon tie neck blouse is from. Can you advise? Thank you in advance.
    Posted by D Harris on 08/05/2009 07:41:24
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  40. Hello Kirstie, Have been watching your programmes regularly and find them very interesting. My husband is working in manchester and we want to move there but are struggling to find something and cannnot decide which area to buy and live in. Can you please advise or help us in any way.Would appreciate that a lot.
    Posted by zarmina on 07/05/2009 17:35:39
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  41. Loving the show !! well done Kirsty
    Posted by Mrs Clarke on 02/05/2009 20:24:50
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  42. the idea of being able to do up a house without having to rush to get in it is an absolutly wonderful dream. I have lived on a tiny budget for too many years and have an interesting home to say the least, full of stuff.I have repaired scrounged and learnt to do lots of things over the years. To see someone else get a buz out of it is a joy but ive just got to the stage where i need to redo everything anyhow if your up in darwen lancs pop round and we'll go scavaging
    Posted by julie p on 01/05/2009 15:09:00
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  43. Just wanted to say ignore all negativity from the daily Mail, your programme is probably the most accessible property programme on the box at the moment. We have been inundated with programmes in the past, where people have had vast budgets to have their own homes built, full of the most up to date technology!! I love your programme and it has inspired me to have the confidence to decorate my home, with what I like and not what is necessarily in fashion!! Keep up the good work!
    Posted by Rea Ahmeti on 25/04/2009 16:21:06
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  44. Loved the advice on sourcing decent vintage stuff this week. As an antique dealer's grand-daughter I do this with great relish (having recently purchased two partners' desks and a Victorian chair from a charity shop) I'm constantly on the recce. What I really love is your access to the plush interiors we never usually get to see- like Anoushka Hempel's own bathroom. Keep up the good work. And reassuring to know I've been doing it right for years.
    Posted by Julie Adams on 24/04/2009 21:57:56
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  45. I am very pleased to see channel 4 catering to the renewed credit crunch spirit of 'make do and mend'. Apart from providing my boyfriend with a pin-up girl that I approve of, 'Kirsty's Homemade Home' is like pouring over a brand new homes magazine, but more unique, artistic, intelligent and individual. I am very into craft myself (making things that is, not the other kind..!) and am secretly smug that my curtain making, mural painting and stained glass work will now be appreciated by my smart set friends! Just one request Kirsty, where did you get the delicate oyster pink blouse you were wearing in last night's edition? Also, the black and white print dress with the scarlet slip and the fantastic tights that featured in the armchair sequence? (I am assuming you did not make them all yourself!) Someone definitely has a strong creative vision of how your wardrobe should embody the concepts of the show and the effect is%u2026deep wardrobe envy! I often like the outfits you wear on your other shows, but the vintage 50's feminine glam spirit seems to have been turned up a notch for this series and you look wonderful! So, would you be able to disclose your 1950's referencing style sources, or would that be another show altogether%u2026.?!
    Posted by Elaine Ewing on 24/04/2009 17:36:10
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  46. Absolute fan of Kirsty. Was mad to see what someone has done on myspace in the pretence that they actually were Kirsty. Love new programme. Kind regards...
    Posted by Beatrice on 24/04/2009 14:16:06
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  47. On you episode of bathrooms there was a very pretty fabric made up into a blind with taps. Were can the fabric be purchased.
    Posted by Vanessa on 23/04/2009 21:41:53
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  48. I watched the first episode of your new show and found it both entertaining and pretty but didn't feel it showed the actual renovation of the house. I realise that you're trying to encourage the 'make it yourself/drag it out of a skip' philosophy of decorating which is, of course, highly commendable but looking at the end result of your kitchen (and, yes, I would very much like my kitchen to resemble if albeit on a far smaller scale) it did look like you'd spent rather a large amount of cash on it - beautiful wooden floors and the largest Aga I've ever seen in my life, neither of which come cheap. It's all very well telling the nation to make their own cushions and join the local nightschool to throw a few pots but it's a bit sneaky to then go and buy an eight door Aga and lay solid oak flooring and never mention the costs involved.
    Posted by Sally on 20/04/2009 22:10:00
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  49. Kirstie, your programme was absolutely fantastic! I completely agree with you about personalising your home, and have been moaning for years about the Argos generation that insist on filling their bland houses with faceless furnishings. I loved all the different things you made, and your kitchen is gorgeous - I can't wait to see what you do to the rest of the house. If only I had your job! Do you need a willing assistant for future series??!
    Posted by Katie on 20/04/2009 22:09:34
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  50. I watched your new programme, and was looking forward to how the transition from virtual wreck to pristine home was going to be achieved. A bit disappointing, I must say. At the start of the programme we see the house as purchased, and at the end it is magically transformed. What happened? I didn't see any of this change occurring - it just happened, and all we really saw was Kirstie blowing glass, making ceramics and cushions and buying stuff from a market. It would have been nice to see what was actually done to the house - did she rescue the old Aga, or was it just replaced with a new one? All a bit superficial for me, I'm afraid.
    Posted by Chris on 19/04/2009 21:00:15
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  51. Dear Kirstie, just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your fab new Home Made show. It has helped cheer me up in these bleak times. I found it, as well as yourself, inspiring and thought provoking. Having just had a year of hassle with a new kitchen refit (long story)at least now you have given me back the enthusiasm to try and dress it as I would like, for less or nothing using the "seek and you shall find" theory. Bootsales and skips, here I come! Looking forward to the rest of the series and a huge gold star to you from Jo. xxxx
    Posted by Jo Riley on 18/04/2009 18:48:19
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  52. Kirsty, Just loved the programe last night. Have already done a flower arrangement, with selotape idea, in an old blue/white teacup, just beautiful. Hope there will be a DVD/book going with series. Thanks.
    Posted by Catherine on 17/04/2009 16:16:10
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  53. Really loved this programme, and giving some great ideas. When it first came on I thought that here we go again same old same old, but I like it and will keep on watching it.
    Posted by Bree on 17/04/2009 16:01:23
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  54. I too thoroughly enjoyed Kirsty's new programme last night. Kirsty's enthusiasm was infectious and certainly gave me some great ideas for revamping my own home. I am a big fan of vintage interiors so it was right up my street. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
    Posted by Caroline on 17/04/2009 15:03:17
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  55. last nights prog very refreshening and highly interesting also skiping and market barter . enjoyed prog hands on glass/pottery i must try it overall next weeks prog to tape if miss . not repeated am surprised will have to trip to london . had flair and down to earth basics again very good programme .
    Posted by terry oneil on 17/04/2009 13:57:24
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  56. I greatly enjoyed watching Kirstie Allsop last night on making a house a home. I hope it could also appear on DVD or in the form of a book. It was very inspirational. Thank you
    Posted by Therese on 17/04/2009 10:53:44
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  57. Hi, I would just like to comment that I agree with the previous comment, and the person before that seems to be a little rattled that perhaps they hadn't realised the greatness of Kirstie's show tonight. I had been looking forward to it all week, and oh boy I was right to be. Loved it! Inspiring, thought provoking, honest yet entertaining. It showed a lot of people a vast amount of alternative ways to make a house a home..beautifully. And i've already made plans for this Sunday's Car Boot. Thank you x
    Posted by Sara on 16/04/2009 23:32:20
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  58. Dear Kirstie I would just like to say that ignore any negative comments posted on this web site, I think your new "home made" programme is great. You have fantastic taste but above all an infectious enthusiasm. I was feeling bit fed up as I am on a miniscule budget doing my home up but your show cheered me up and spurred me on. I have been making and sometime selling my own crafts and distressed bits and pieces for few years, I love flea markets and car boots and I am a regular at our local auction house. Yes I'm sure your aga cost a lot and the building work...( re negative comments given by someone else on ths page) but you are showing that by being individual and quirky you can make a house a home on any budget. I'm off to finish distressing an old set or drawers I bought at auction house for twenty pounds recently, you couldnt buy the quality new for that and it will be personal so good on you for keeping me motivated and Ive been doing furniture up and buying odd bits for years so good on me too!! I believe every home should have a lucky horse shoe, not a boring one painted black, but individual and I have made and sold many, distressed in contemporary design so let me know and I'll make you one, a house warming present from me!! ps hope you found your ring:O pps and well done channel 4 for another great home show.
    Posted by EMMA WHITE on 16/04/2009 22:44:17
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  59. I have no idea what this previous comment is about...surely the whole point of this programme is that Kirstie is doing up her house using a lot of second hand furniture etc and saving money (as well as being environmentally aware). I would have thought this was exactly the type of thing we need in a recession? I thought the programme was absolutely wonderful and having a design & craft business myself I can say that this is definitely NOT 10 years too late - it is pitched exactly right. Well done Kirstie, another brilliant success!!
    Posted by BTJ on 16/04/2009 21:03:25
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  60. Oh dear! What on earth is this new programme of yours tonight? Dreadful, or what? About ten years too late. Have you heard about the recession, credit crunch, that sort of thing? 'I have 6 beds, fifty-two chairs and seventeen tables to buy', chirps Kirsty before heading off for a bit of pot throwing. P L E A SE. Kirsty, have you actually watched this programme? Reminds me of when Fergie took flying lessons and we were all supposed to be thrilled. You are coming over as a spoilt kid in a sweet shop.
    Posted by penelope simpson on 16/04/2009 20:31:54
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  61. Hi Kirsty - come and see us at our contemporary craft shows to get some new art/craft ideas for your homemade home. We do fabric sculpture both for indoor decor and the garden - very different and unusual! Craft in Focus; ICHF and Living Crafts are all fantastic fairs where high quality UK crafts are available from. We would all love to see you there and talk to you! Susan
    Posted by Susan Long on 16/04/2009 08:05:20
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  62. Kirstie. With the housing market as it is, and we have been trying to move for 22YEARS - we have been very unlucky -, I would have thought the obvious solution to kick start the market again would be reducing STAMP DUTY. Why is it still 3% for properties ?250,000 upwards, adding another ?10,000 to the price of the property? I want to see stamp duty 1% upto ?350,000 then maybe 2%? I think it increasingly unfair for people like myself who see our savings reducing rather than having saved for a 'rainy day' i.e. NOW? There seems to be more help for those with mortgages, loans and less to help those who really want to move and lower stamp duty seems the obvious answer to me. Can you help? Thank you. I live in Loughton Essex
    Posted by heather on 06/04/2009 19:57:39
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  63. Kirstie I wondered if you can be of any assistance with some advise on local Builders in North Devon where we live. My husband is working for the army in Cyprus at the moment and we will be returning to our property in North Devon late July and would like a substantial amount of cosmetic work done to our house before we return so that we dont have to put up with the considerable amount of disruption there will enevitably be. We would like the kitchen, bathroom, en-suite refitted. UPVC fromt and back door. All ceilings, walls replastered and painted. All interanl doors, skirting boards, window sills etc repalced so that all we have all natural wood showing etc as well as new flooring throughout the house. Can you please recommend a builder that you may have used that can do this work for us of course he/she would have to be happy to work from a distance by phone, e-mail. I would be grateful if you could e-mail me asap as time is marching on. Thank very much for your help.
    Posted by Kathy Cottle on 04/04/2009 08:16:56
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  64. My husband and I are looking to buy a house in Aviemore Scotalnd, We have a Mortgage Promise but we are in two minds about what to buy and wether to buy now or wait till later. Please can you give us some advice. Thanx. P.S love watching the show.
    Posted by Shelle Duncan-Kidd on 26/03/2009 20:48:14
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  65. Always tune in to Location Location when I can it's very interesting for me!even though I'm retired and will not be wanting to buy a property! There's just 1 question I would like to ask are Phil and Kirsty partners?
    Posted by Carrie on 11/03/2009 00:42:45
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  66. Hiall, we've got a preview of Kirstie's new show, Kirstie's Homemade Home, the link below. It's very much a crafts-led affair, and you can find out more on this link - http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/kirstie-s-homemade-home/index.html No idea if or when it might be shown in Canada unfortunately, sorry Leslie!
    Posted by RICH-4HOMES on 10/03/2009 14:19:35
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  67. Sunday Telegraph Life supplement. So Kirstie now into sheds. Having her and her ilk screwing up the housing market and contributing to the downfall in the economy, sheds are the new off plan investment. Maybe buy a whole bunch of sheds rent them out and in a few years time screw up the shed market, get a proper job woman.
    Posted by Terry W. on 24/02/2009 21:10:36
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  68. Hi Kirsty, What is your 'gut' feeling on where the house price index will be three years from now? Best wishes, John Douglas Eastbourne
    Posted by John Douglas on 12/02/2009 12:34:27
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  69. LIke everyone else I really enjoyRelocation,Relocation and find the chemistry between Phil and Kirsty dynamic. They are both obviously very genuine and passionate about their work. There is one observation that I would like to extend to the production team. Please do not lose focus on the fact that we the audience essentially want to see the houses/ the interior design/ the accessories etc.,Too often with this new series the emphasis is too much on the presenters (much as i admire them!) and the camera scans around the rooms in a flash or merely displays still shots of the rest of the house!Just observe the next time- the ratio of home visuals Vs the banter between presenters! to prove my point. Otherwise I love the programme and just wish there were MORE of them.
    Posted by Ann on 08/02/2009 16:13:43
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  70. Dear Sir/ Madam. IDEA FOR NEW PROPERTY PROGRAMME. OLD & NEW Kirstie Allsop lives in the village of Broadhembury. The village is all cob and thatch and is one of those time warps with an abundance of unique buildings. cob and thatch making are still being practised. The Drewe Arms is being transformed (some linen fold carving) How did the village build and fund the magnificent church 750 years ago ?(No cranes or telescopic handlers or lorries to transport materials) Hembury Court contains some new green oak structures
    Posted by Robert Persey on 20/01/2009 21:07:49
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  71. Heard part of interview with Kirstie on 'Broadcasting House' 10 days ago. Think she talked about a new enterprise featuring hand-made items. Would like to know more Thanks.
    Posted by Anna on 12/01/2009 11:38:06
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  72. Dear Channel 4, l would like to know if Kirstie Allsopp's new tv show Kirstie's Homemade Home will air in Canada? l really hope it does!!! Thank you, Leslie Montgomery
    Posted by Leslie Montgomery on 10/01/2009 01:28:24
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  73. My husband and myself have watched Location Location Location since before we owned our own property. We used Kirsty and Phils advice of "stretching yourself", but together with other advice of researching up and coming areas, buying somewhere with potential and certainly buying within our means. We bought our first property with no deposit at all but in an up and coming area that was mentioned in the show. 3 years later we sold just before the house market began to slow for enough to pay for our wedding and give us a 5% deposit on our next property. Yes, we have pushed ourselves, but even in these difficult times we still didn't ever agree to anything beyond our means. Everyone should know their own limits and to blame someone else for "pushing" us to buy houses we couldn't afford is a cop out. If people like Kirsty and Phil didn't try to "talk up a dying market" how would it ever pick up? We need people to keep buying to get it back on track and those people that do buy now could be in for big rewards WHEN the property market picks back up, which it will. If we could afford another mortgage, we would buy another property now without a doubt because it is a good time to buy - only if you can afford it.
    Posted by Jo on 05/01/2009 22:47:35
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  74. Just had a day of Location Location marathon here on the Lifestyle program on FOX in Sydney Australia. Had it on all day while I sanded back and painted furniture. I love the show and its taught me well in what to look for in buying investment properties. Kirsty is absolutely right, now is the time to buy. Interest rates are coming down and property prices haven't hit rock bottom yet, so now is the right time to consider buying that first home or investment property. I am certainly talking to my adult children to consider buying their first home and get onto the property market before prices go up. So don't get out the knitting needles yet Kirsty just give us more location shows and keep us up to date on the property market...thank you and Phil for sharing your knowledge and providing great entertainment as well. My husband and I are now planning a holiday to England in 2099 thanks to you two ...so you count yourselves as travel experts as well....luv your show here in Australia. Debra
    Posted by Debra on 04/01/2009 11:55:18
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  75. I just saw Kirsty on the news advising us now is the time to buy!! Anyone giving that advice is either brain dead or has a vested interest in proping up the housing market. She does not appear to be lacking in intelligence so I guess like many others the TV companies wheel out she has some financial interest in talking a dying market up.
    Posted by John on 29/12/2008 19:00:44
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  76. Thats' nice. Her "rich" background - Try reading philosophical teachings regarding "wealth" and "riches". Looking forward to the new crafts show she'll be doing . It'll be the sexed-up version probably. News for you, love. Some of us were doung knitting to idle away the evenings wondering how we were ever going to afford the must-have houses on her last show. Knitting is just right for the new opt-outers
    Posted by meme on 21/12/2008 12:48:25
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  77. To Whom it may concern, After watching Location, Location, Location broadcast on 17/11/08 and reading some of the comments posted below on this website I became aware of how much influence this show could have on potential buyers. My first concern is that for a program essentially offering advice on financial transactions, it seems to be hosted by similar characters that dole out property invesment advice in estate agents; ie unqualified. Secondly the program singularly fails to point out that buying a house with a mortgage is practically leverage as buyers can loose their deposits plus any monies owed to the bank in the event of reposession.Quotes to the effect of 'if you own the roof over your head the bank can go to hell' are utterly irresponsible as true ownership only takes place when the debt to the bank is paid off. Thirdly at no point does the show ever point out that the money you make at point of sale minus the cost of buying is not your profit. Take years of interest payments and maintenance costs and then compare your final figure to zero risk isa or government bond investment and the figures they would have to show the public would be much less appealing. This show is highly irresponsible, terribly researched and badly presented and does nothing but fuel the myth that to be happy and secure, general public in the U.K. must put themselves under huge stress and financial vunerability. This is program making at its most shamefull. Yours sincerely A Walsh Ps i hope to see this message posted with the others below
    Posted by antony walsh on 17/11/2008 22:30:34
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  78. Hi Kirsty, Just heard you had a new baby boy and wanted to send my congratulations to you and your family. CONGRATULATIONS!!
    Posted by Carol Robinson (Hudson) on 04/11/2008 02:12:28
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  79. I seem to recall a while back on a distant series of Location Location Location you said you would "eat your hat" if house prices ever fell, or words to that effect. The nation demands hatisfaction! Less chat more hat!
    Posted by Pete H on 28/10/2008 22:17:08
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  80. why not have a tv show where you buy someones house that needs fixing up, And then you surprise someone who needs a helping hand with the offer of a home ,if they are willing to do the hard graft if they dont put in the work then it goes into a auction to help charities
    Posted by christine on 14/10/2008 13:40:10
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  81. Hi Kirstie, i really like you ALOT, you are BEAUTIFUL!!! Will you marry me??? Greetings from the Netherlands :-)
    Posted by ToN on 13/10/2008 02:04:40
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  82. hi, i watch your shows alot. i rely enjoy the content. we own a nice peice of property in summerland, bc, canada. we are looking to move abroad. we want to take our contracting company to another land. i want my children too experience somting new. i guess i need someone who has property know how and understanding of legalities of relistate in other countries. i would like to live in the europian union. i would like somthing with a garden, 3 bed rooms and a school near by. and an area that is in need of a good carpenter. thanks halley ferguson, and family
    Posted by halleyferguson on 18/09/2008 10:35:04
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  83. Although living in Canada, I really enjoy your show. Your enthusiasm, ideas, easy no nonsense attitudes and how you relate to your clients are wonderful. I care for a senior who lived in London, England for a number of years and really left her heart there. She enjoys the show so much and aside from the shock of values these days the tours around the country are very entertaining for her. Thanks so much, Judy
    Posted by Judy on 14/09/2008 22:47:48
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  84. Hi Phil & Kirstie, Love Love Love your work - in fact we have just literally finished watching an episode. We have said so many times how much we wish you could come to Australia and help us to find our dream home - the market is just ridiculous here. It is great to see you aren't afraid to tell it how it is Kirstie and we both love your approach - yours too Phil and I might add you always look very snazzy which I love - my husband not so much!.We spent our honeymoon in London and the cotswolds in 2006 and love re-visiting those areas through your show. Once again great show and please please try and get out to the land down under - we would so love your help & guidance. Kindest regards, Lance & Allison Cameron
    Posted by Lance & Allison AUSTRALIA on 09/09/2008 12:38:09
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  85. Hi Kirstie, CONGRATULATIONS on your new arrival, have you named him yet?? Love the shows, enjoy your break with the family.
    Posted by Marilyn on 03/09/2008 14:46:48
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  86. Hi kirstie, i have to say you & Phil were right about scraping the HIP and the stamp duty for 1st time buyers and in some way it might be responsible for this economic problems we are experiencing because the housing market has been falling drastically before the credit crunch came about. I have to say ilove, love, love love your show and its inspire me on quite a lot about a lot of place and i also love the way you and phil bounce off each other. Its very funny and i need to ask if PHIL is your HUSBAND cos i saw you were pregnant at some some point. Hope the question is not offensive.
    Posted by shey on 30/08/2008 19:46:44
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  87. I am in Australia and also love watching your show. Although I have only had a short holiday in the UK, I love looking at the areas. It's like a mini travel show, seeing all the places you go. We saw it for a while while you were pregnant Kirstie, then you weren't where Phil mentioned you had had the baby. Now we are seeing you pregnant again. Oh for reruns. Please let us know the sex of your baby. I am sure all viewers are interested, its like we all know you both.
    Posted by Jenny on 28/08/2008 02:33:50
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  88. love watching the show, with Kirstie and Phil, I always have HGTV on, so you can imagine my surprise when watching a new show call the Unsellables and the host has an uncanny resemblance to Kirstie, even the way they both tilt their heads, low and behold turns out to be her sister, !! Well lets see if she can capture the audience as Kirstie does.
    Posted by paula on 24/08/2008 23:18:12
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  89. Hi Kirsty, I have a similiar request to Clair's. Mum really loves your show and watches it religiously here in Australia. Is there any possibility that some day, your show could film in Australia? Regards Pete
    Posted by Peter Lane on 24/08/2008 05:19:35
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  90. I love your show so much - you both bounce off each other brilliantly. I live in Australia and know they are previous years that we watch but they bring back memories of my homelife in the UK. I have lived here for 37 years now and so it is wonderful seeing the different areas of the UK that I used to frequent with my family. It is amazing how much has changed in the way houses are built/sold/renovated compared to here in Australia. I am amazed at how wonderfully you connect with your clients and how you seem to have a knack for finding incredibly good places for them. Congratulations on the birth of your child and hopefully you will be having wonderful times as a family. Also, hopefully you will be back in another season of Location, Location, Location. Wonderful work. (And you're beautiful to boot!) (-Sorry just had to add that because my husband and I always comment on how attractive you are!) Regards Pam Harding
    Posted by Pam Harding on 21/08/2008 05:04:28
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  91. Hi Kirstie, I just want to say that I really really enjoy both of your shows. I live in Canada and I love to see what you can get for your money, I realize that the shows we get were filmed in 2007, some of them in 2005!!! but I still enjoy them. Congratulations on the birth of your baby and I hope that you continue filming the shows after a nice mat leave. Oh by the way I love Phil too, the banter between the two of you is really funny. Best wishes Lorraine.
    Posted by Lorraine McLellan on 20/08/2008 16:48:32
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  92. I've got to say, despite living my early twenties with housebying in mind, I have realised two house moves later than sometimes it is a combination of housemoves and moving/buying at the correct time to benefit from the market. I am an army wife with loads of experience in the do's & dont's of house buying and would feel it a privelege if you could perhaps include me / experience with this kind of situation
    Posted by RACHEL on 18/08/2008 22:39:57
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  93. Hi Kirstie! Thanks to you and Phil for doing such a wonderful job on your show. I live in Canada and we are currently getting all your episodes from 2005~2007. I would love to know if you had a boy or a girl and what you named your child. Also will you be returning to the program after your mat leave or has the program ended now that you are a mum!? Hope you are enjoying your time with your little one! Sincerely, Patricia
    Posted by Patricia on 17/08/2008 17:19:43
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  94. Hi Claire, I'm answering for Kirstie because she's currently on maternity leave and abit tied up! I recently put the Canada question to Phil - he said he'd love to film there but there were no current plans to do so. Watch this space... As for putting up with the clients, this is something I've asked Kirstie before. Her tactful reply was that as a professional, it's her job to guide and help her clients to do what they all have as a goal - to find the best property for them. Hope that helps!
    Posted by 4Homes Ed on 12/08/2008 15:39:54
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  95. Hi Phil and Kristy, I love love love both your shows. I live in Canada but moved from England in 1986. So not only do I enjoy the premise of the show but I get to see many parts of the Old Country. We watch here in Canada on HGTV. The only problem is they show way to many reruns. Are you guys filming new episodes and if so when will they get to Canada? Keep up the very entertaining show. P.S How do you put up with some of those crazy clients? Claire
    Posted by Claire Herauf on 09/08/2008 20:17:29
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